Dr. Oz told us today he tested his home for radon gas! Thank you Dr. Oz for helping to prevent future radon-induced lung cancer deaths by helping to spread the message that it is simple to test for radon and fix if the level are elevated.
Watch the segment here.
Here’s a link to a worthy event – and a true radon leader that radon professionals may want to consider supporting:Debbie Greenman Radon Awareness:
I'm, trying to get the word out by putting together a "Team Radon" for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Learn more.
Once again I am seeking participants for a radon-in-water intercomparison. No radioactive materials license is necessary. Participants are welcome to keep the reusable standard for their future use. There is no Ra-226 added to the water, as the source is sealed and of an exempt quantity. I have atta…
My report on IAEA's Technical Meeting in Vienna, Austria is available on Page 9 of the February 2010 CRCPD Newsbrief. The report is available to read here.Excerpt:
Representatives of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission invited CRCPD and an EPA representative to participate in the International Atomic…
This story appeared on Fox News. Unfortunately, radon is not mentioned as a cause of lung cancer.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2010/11/02/waiting-exhale-lung-cancer-672713072/
As you know, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has committed to invest funding to support the development of several critical national radon standards. While we have (limited) funding to support this, we do not have deep staff expertise, and the radon community needs your help. As a dedicated…